How to treat pain in the front of the ankle where it joins the instep of the foot

Pain in the anterior side of the ankle and the dorsum of the foot is considered to be caused by physical factors such as strenuous exercise and localized pressure, and does not require special treatment. It is also considered to be related to osteophytes, osteoarthritis, ankle fracture, etc., which needs to be treated with medication and surgery as prescribed by the doctor. 1. Physiological factors: Strenuous exercise, localized pressure, etc. can cause pain at the joint between the anterior side of the ankle and the dorsum of the foot in some people. Usually there is no need for special treatment, and the pain will be relieved after proper rest and relief of pressure. 2. Osteomalacia: Osteomalacia caused by the need to pay attention to rest and local warmth, pain can be relieved by ibuprofen, celecoxib and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but also can be injected into the joint cavity of the glucocorticosteroid, sodium vitrate and other treatments. If the condition is serious, compression of peripheral nerves and blood vessels, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and artificial joint replacement are feasible. 3. Osteoarthritis: In the acute stage, crutches or canes can be used to assist activities, avoiding drastic activities. If the pain is severe, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to alleviate the pain, and the joint cavity can also be injected with drugs, such as glucocorticosteroids, sodium vitrate, etc. For severe cases, osteoarthritis can be amputated. For severe cases, surgical treatments such as osteotomy and joint fusion are feasible. In addition to the above treatments, some patients with osteoarthritis can also undergo physical therapy such as hydrotherapy, heat therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to reduce discomfort and improve quality of life. 4. Ankle fracture: Ankle fracture is mainly treated with external fixation by manipulation and internal fixation by surgical incision and reduction. For severe pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib and diclofenac sodium can be used to relieve the pain. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time for examination, so as to clarify the cause of the disease, and then carry out targeted treatment.